Where Can I Get Help?
We are here to help you connect with families, providers, educators, and advocates. They understand your experiences and are ready to offer practical support and reliable information.
Each organization linked below is active. You can use the tools below to sort and filter results based on your needs.
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Adelante Autismo
Adelante Autismo is part of Spectrum and the Latinx Disability Association. They offer sessions that teach advocacy skills to families. Spectrum is centered in Gwinnett county and serves the surrounding region.
Atlanta Legal Aid
Atlanta Legal Aid Society provides free civil legal help to people who cannot afford a private attorney. Families must meet low-income guidelines. Services are available in Spanish at 404-377-5381. Atlanta Legal Aid Society is based in Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties.
Bridges to Understanding is a share and support group. They provide support to families of children with disabilities including siblings. Bridges to Understanding is based in Cobb county and serves the metro Atlanta area.
FOCUS helps families with children with medical needs and disabilities like autism. They offer workshops, parent groups, camps, and family activities. They can also help with grants for medical equipment. FOCUS is based in Dekalb county and serves the metro Atlanta area.
The Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership connects mentors to parents of children who are 3 or older with disabilities. Mentors offer advice on special education and finding financial support and services within their counties.
Project GRANDD offers grandparent support groups and education. They also help families connect with services. Project GRANDD offers events specific to Dekalb, Cobb, and Fulton counties as well as across the state.
The Rockdale County Autism Support Group offers support, education, and resources to autistic people and their families. They coordinate parent groups and community events for families in Rockdale county.
Special Education Help Desk
The Special Education Help Desk is a resource line for special education questions and support. They provide guidance for all counties. Call 404-656-3963 or email at SPEDHelpDesk@ doe.k12.ga.us.
Blonder Family Department of Special Needs
The Blonder Family Department of Special Needs connects people with disabilities and their families. This organization offers summer camps, family events, preschool supports, and sports programs. Programs are based in Dekalb county and serve the Atlanta metro area.
The Georgia Parent Support Network provides education and advocacy for children with disabilities like autism and their families. Services offered span Georgia.
Latin American Association
The Latin American Association focuses on supports and resources for Latino families with and without disabilities. Resources focus on health, wellness, family well-being, and immigration services. The Latin American Association is based in Dekalb, Gwinnett, and Whitfield counties.
The North American Autism Wonders chapter connects African and Caribbean immigrant families with autistic children. They offer support groups and general resources. Many Autism Wonders families live in Georgia and South Carolina.
Parent to Parent of Georgia
Parent to Parent connects parents who share similar experiences across Georgia. Parent mentors give support, provide guidance, and explain services to families. Families can request help from mentors in their county.
Southside Support connects families of children with disabilities. It also connects families to providers and resources through a resource directory. Programming spans South Fulton, Coweta, Fayette, Clayton, Henry, and Spalding counties.